Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
LIVYIn grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
More Livy Quotes
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
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There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
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Greater is our terror of the unknown.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
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Never is work without reward, or reward without work.
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Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Temerity is not always successful.
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